
Melody Maker (1969)
Melody Maker (1969) - The Blues still dominated the front pages up until the late 60's.
Melody Maker (1969) - The Blues still dominated the front pages up until the late 60's.
Pages from Birmingham Central Library archives.
This Jacket is certainly one of the coolest historical Black Sabbath items ever ! The jacket was bought by Tony Iommi in 1969 and wore it out through Sabbath's early tours adding stickers and patches along the way.The Jacket was donated by Tony Iommi to Hard Rock and is currently in display at Hard Rock in Berlin,Germany.
Various Birmingham blues band business cards.
Champion Jack Dupree on stage at Henry's Blues House, upstairs at The Crown, Hill Street, Birmingham.
The Kinks ' You Really Got Me' 7" single (1964). Credited by many as being one of the first 'heavy metal' songs.
This is a photo of Earth or Black Sabbath on stage.
Midland Beat Feb 1964
The Electric Guitar Amplifier Handbook by Jack Darr (1966)
The Levi Set Blues Group Band business card (1965-67). The band were managed by Norman Hood who would later go on to be involved with Judas Priest as well as other bands.
Flyer for a gig at The Pokey Hole blues club, Lichfield, Staffordshire, UK on 1st August 1969
An actual membership card, not a scan.
The Rare Breed advert
Brownie & Sonny LP (1965).
Advert for the opening of Henry's Blueshouse
As part of the Metal on Film programme 1-4th September 2011 the Italian cut of the film that Black Sabbath take their name from was screened.
Photographs from Henry’s Blueshouse (1968-72)
Rare Breed gig advert for 13th January 1968 at Cofton Country Club, Warren Lane, Rednal
Original Laney purchase ledger (approx 1968-69)
Ozzy first band recordings found from 1966
Recording of Tony and Bill's 1968 pre Sabbath band.